Composer born 1935. Michel Portal is also a clarinettist, saxophonist and bandonéonist. A singular musician, he
defies categorization. He is an extraordinary personality, as remarkably accomplished in the realm of
classical music (Mozart, Brahms, Schumann, Berg), as in the world of contemporary works, (Roll, Stockhausen, Berio, Kagel, Globokar). He also plays
an unconventional part in European jazz, performing as a guest in established groups such as Humair-Jeanneau-Johnson, Howard Jo, John Surman and Mino
Cinelu.